You don’t want to part with your cherished board even though autumn is upon us. We totally get it! That’s why we asked Cassandre Lemoine for some expert tips on longboard fall maintenance.
Rain, dirt, branches, and leaves - as romantic as they may seem, are not your longboard’s best friends.
Unfortunately, autumn brings plenty of them, but that doesn’t mean "no longboarding"!
Who says...Cassandre has something to share
“Who says rain, means risk of slipping?! Who says rain means weakening of the material?!”.
This is exactly how our team rider Cassandre Lemoine responds to the phrase “no longboarding in autumn”.
With loads of experience and a passion for longboarding, she certainly knows a few tricks on how to ride during the rainy season. Here they are!
No1: Tighten your trucks
Tightening the trucks on your longboard can help prevent too much speed and slipping in wet conditions.
“This will prevent too much carving and the wheels will pick up speed slower since you won't be able to pump as much. We avoid falls on the wet ground like this!”, says Cassandre.
No2: Take care of your bearings
When it comes to water and dust, the bearings suffer the most.
“Take care of your bearings. Clean them regularly using WD40”, advises Cassandre.
And if you usually do that, double the amount of pampering for them to make sure they are in good condition.
No3: Small changes - Big difference
“Install special 'rain' wheels. Wheels with grooves will help you avoid slipping on the ground”, says our pro-advisor.
If you wonder what these might be, check out this recent post where we talk about Shark wheels and their superpowers.
No4: Desperate times call for desperate measures
Finally, Cassandre has an option if the conditions are really, REALLY hopeless:
“If the weather is really bad, stay warm at home with your board, in front of a good movie with popcorn”. Now that doesn’t sound that bad at all!
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And if you still need to do some pimping of your ride, check our store - we got all you need (except the popcorn)!
